California AB1587 allows pharmacists to refill dangerous drug prescriptions without prescriber authorization if the prescriber is unavailable and the.

California AB1587 amends the Business and Professions Code to permit pharmacists to refill prescriptions for dangerous drugs or devices without prescriber authorization if the prescriber is unavailable and the refill is deemed necessary to prevent interruption of patient care. The pharmacist must inform the patient of the refill and notify the prescriber if identified. The prescriber is exempt from liability for such refills, and individuals may possess the refilled drugs without a prescription under this provision.

California AB1587 allows pharmacists to refill dangerous drug prescriptions without prescriber authorization if the prescriber is unavailable and the.

California AB1587 amends the Business and Professions Code to permit pharmacists to refill prescriptions for dangerous drugs or devices without prescriber authorization if the prescriber is unavailable and the refill is deemed necessary to prevent interruption of patient care. The pharmacist must inform the patient of the refill and notify the prescriber if identified. The prescriber is exempt from liability for such refills, and individuals may possess the refilled drugs without a prescription under this provision.